New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-10
MANY FUNERAL SERVICES.
HOW Mr.. BEEcHER WILL BE HoNoRED

HOW Mr.. BEECHER WILL BE HONORED
AFTER THE FAMILY SERVICE THE BODY WILL -
ESCORTED TO PLYMOUTH CHURC AND THERE
LIE IN sTArE-ExRRCIsgs TO BE HELD IN
OTHER CHURCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY
WITH THE PUBLIC FUNERAL
The arrangements for the funeral of Henry Ward
Beecher were completed yesterday by the commit.
tee of leading members Of Plymouth Church to
whom the matter was entrusted by the family.
They at first opposed public funeral as contrary
to the wishes OF the dead preacher who disap.
proved ell ostentation and display in connection
with funerals But the wish generally expressed
by citizens In every part of Brooklyn TO take last
look at the familiar face induced the overrung Of
this desire, and arrangements made for
such public ceremonies consistent with the
family and church arrangements.
1t 10 proposed that business he suspended and tho
schools closed on tomorrow forenoon. when the
funeral takes place, to snow the high regard felt
by the public for the famous preacher. The courts
and public offices in tho City Hall and Municipal
Building will be closed. In view of the funeral tho
Assembly Investigating Committee proposes 70
hold its session tomorrow afternoon instead Of in
the morning.
Yesterday afternoon the embalmed body was
dressed IN a broadcloth suit such a. Mr. Beecher
always wore and was placed In the plain cloth
covered cedar cofiu in the parlor Of his home Tho
face appeared natural for the stiffness Of the
mobile lips and the absence of the flashing light
of the eye IL was slightly sunken and
little thinner than in life but only
close observation disclosed any ravages from tho
long-contInued struggle with death The private
services, for the family only. will be held at the
house at $50 this morning, just forty eight houn
from the hour Of death DR.. Charles H. Hall, Mr..
Beecher's friend and fellow pastor. although Of .
different communion, will conduct the brief exer-
cises, and quartet will sing.
THE BODY TO LIE IN STATE.
The body will then be borne to Plymouth Church
to lie in state until Saturday. The 18th Regiment
will act as escort and will detail guard Of honor
at the church. While military and civic organIza-
tions and the public generally view the remains
music will be played upon the church organ by the
former organsts of the church. The church will be
closed tonight and opened again tomorrow morning
for the funeral services Admission to these will
be only by ticket Dr. Hall will have full charge Of
the exercises; the Episcopal burial service will be
read and he will make an address. The members
of the former volunteer choir under Henry Camp
will be present aud will sing some of Mr.. Beechers
favorite hymns. The programme will be this:
Anthem Blest are n the Dera 3 rtsd" rsd,.: spohr
Chant of the Episcopal service Lord let me know
Anthem. - II card Voice"
Tune. Charles Wesley.
Hymn, Love DIVINE" uniel
The face of Mr.. Beecher will be again exposed to
public view after the funeral and the final look will
be taken by the members of the three Sunday
schools connected with the church. On Saturday
morning the last rites will be observed. The GOTTA
will be borne to Greenwood and placed 10 one of
the receiving vaults The family owns no plot in
the cemetery, but John +. Howard, the oldest sur
vivor of the original members of the church, gave
Mr.. Beecher years ago half OF his plot and there
Mr.. Beechers children who died in Brooklyn are
buried. 1t Is expected that burial place for the
pastor of Plymouth Church will he found on ono OF
the commanding sites in the cemetery where
monument can be erected by his church.
MRS. BEEcHER TAKES DRIVE
Mrs. Beecher who IS a little older than her hus-
band was, is suffering severely from the STRAIN to
which she has been subjected in the terrible hours
of anguish after the fatal seizure, She would not
leave her husbands bedside for her meals and
all the sleep she got in her easy chair. After
his death it was with difficulty that che could bs
taken away from his lifeless form and she constant
y desired to return to his She got little rest
on tuesday night. when the two sons who are at
home and General II. G. King took turns in watch
ing with the body. In hopes that fresh air aud Q
change of scene would relieve Mrs. Beechers mind
and body carriage ride arranged for her yes
terdsy. At IL o'clock Mrs. Bigelow. the mother-in-
law Of William C. Beecher. drove to the door with
her carriage and the widow was assisted down the
steps of the house by her son. When asked where
would she prefer to 60 she said she would like to
60 out in Prospect Park aud down the Ocean Park
way The drive lasted for an hour, but Mrs
H., n.vaAh hra ~ hA
appeared faint and weak when assisted into tho
house. She wore no mourning for ber husband
Dir. Seare said III regard to Mrs beecher that she
was bearing up under the weight of her afilction
more bravey than any one expected that sne
would. she was however, far from we'll and he
feared for her strength when the reaction set In
after the funeral was over.
The plaster casts Of Mr. Bsechers face aud right
arm for the statue to be erected at the expense OF
members Of Plymouth Church before his re-
moval to Ithaca were not taken unI'l Yesterday as
IL Of the sas wSua ear h
balming was completed before the casts were taken
and was successful. The casts were pronounced
was made by the firm which made the codins for
Generals Grant aud Logan and Is Of like quality.
It is Of red CEDAR six feet long, twenty inches wide
81 ss wss aesSsd
weight In recent years was about 220 pounds Inc
coffin 10 covered with black broAdeoth WITH a satin
oxidised silver extension handles and ears orna-
mentad with sheafs of wheat 1t 10 lined with
cream-oolored tufted satin. The box is of polished
chestnut silver plate ia ON the coffin and cop
The arrangements for tho lying in state
IN Plymouth Church arc as follows: The coffin
viii Be- placed In front Of the pulpit on dals.
the right hand aises and. after passing the coffin,
win nle ont by the rear door 10 the side entrance
THE crrY's PART IN THE FUNERAL.
Tho part to be taken by the city of Brooklyn in
tho funeral services was arranged yesterday. Al
the church will hold only the members and their
friends, there will be memorial meetings held at
tho Same time in neighborng churches. 1t was at
Hrst proposed to occupy the Academy Of Music.